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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

TAKING 1t all in all, Missouri is
unquestionably the best agricultural
state in the Union. Favorable sea-
sons are not the proper criterion by
which to Judge the productive capac-
lty of the soil. It is the unfavorable
seasons that supply the best test.
Judged by this standard, Missouri is
entitled to the front rank. Other
states may produce more of some
one staple, but take the average and
Missouri will rank first. By the
same conclusive proof Saline county
wears the title Of the banner county
of the state. We have here q better
average crop than any other county
in the United States, and the owners
of Saline county soil should value it
according to its productive capacity.
-aSdline Co. Democrat.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

THERE has been much said of late
in several OF the states about mixing
white and eolored children in the
same schools. A great howl was
made in some Republican quarters
because q member OF the Georgia
Legislature introduced bill TO for
bid mixing the races in the schools
of that state. Ia Wichita, Kas.,
for the sake OF convenience, there
was an effort made on the part of
some of the colored people to get
their children in white schools, not
withstanding the school board had
provided with a good building and a
good school to themselves. The case
went before Judge EeDch, the cir
cult judge, who decided against the
claims Of the colored people. An
appeal to the supreme court of the
state was taken and is still pending.
The constitution Of this state pro-
vides that separate free schools
shall be established for the educa-
ton Of children Of African descent. Z"
To put this provision of the consti-
tuition into effect law was passed
by the legislature compelling school
boards to establish colored schools
In districts where fifteen colored
children of school age are found. If
not that number are reported in any
district, and as consequence no
school is established, then the color
ed children resident Of that district
are permitted to attend any other
colored school in the county. Re-
Gently the boards of several school
districts in Grundy county decided
the colored children should be ad-
mitted to the white schools. This
stirred up hornets nest, and Judge
Debolt wrote to State Superintendent
Coleman who rendered a long de-
cision on the snbject, showing that
such movement was in violation of
both the constitution and statutory
enactment of this state.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

lN Iceland kissing has incurred
penalties of great severity. Fer
kissing smother mans wife, with or
without her consent, the punishment
Of exclusion or its pecuniary equiv
alent was awarded. Aman render
ed himself liable fer kissing an un-
married woman under legal guardi-
anship without her consent the law
required that every kiss should be
wiped out by q fine Of three marks
equivalent to 40 ellis Of wadmaI-a
quantity sufficient to furnish = whole
ships crew with pilot Jackets.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

oRLANDo H. BRoNsoN, of Bridge
port, an engineer on the Consolidat-
ed road, was accustomed to blow a
whistle every evening to signal his
wife that he was coming. Sever al
years ago she died, but he never
failed to blow the whistle in her
memory as he sped past Mount
Grove cemetery. He has since mar
ried again, and now he blows two
Whistles on his return home, one in
low. mournful tone, in honor OF
his first wife. the other loud and
cherry, to tell bis second wife thai
all is well.-Ha,ffoyd Times.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

AT Buckingham, Canada, the mot
all but lynched FIVE book agents
People had signed orders for "Pic.
tufesque Canada" at 60 ceaas a num-
Der, with the right to qGft taking
them If not satisfied. When the five
book agents appeared they found
they had agreed to take the lot in s
lump at $2l.6O. To escape lynch.
ing the agents gave up the orders
So much for Buckingham. That's tht
sort of place we want TO annex.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06
How Strange.

If tallow candle be placed in q
shotgun, and shot at door it will
60 through without sustaining injury,
and if musket ball be fred into
water, it will not only rebound, but
be flattened as if fired against sub
stance. A musket ball may be fired
through pain of glass making a
hole the size of the ball, without
cracking the glass if the glass be
suspended by thread it Will make
no difference, and the thread will
not even vlbrate. In the Arctic re-
gions, when the thermometer is be-
low zero, people can converse more
than a mile distant. DR.. JamisoD
asserts that he heard every word Of
a sermon at distance of two miles.
A mother has been distinctly heard
talking to her child, on still day
across water mile wide.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06
From the Arkansas Meteor.l

MALVERN, Ark, Dec. 25, 1886.
'sWe call atteation to a remedy
which is an infalllble cure for a dis
ordered liver, dyspepsia, bilious
ness, constipation, headache, colo,
etc., diseases so common in this sec
ton, and which are very distressing
and often deadly. Simmons Liver
Regulator is simple, mild remedy
for all the above diseases, acts effec-
tIvely and is purely vegetable. We
have used 1t in our family for ten
years and would not do without it,
for it is the very best family medi-
cine for the purposes named. we have
tried; besides it saves many a doc
tors bill. Get the genuine with
trademark Z in red. on front of
wrapper, and signature Of j. II. Zei-
lin & Co." w. D. LEIrER,
Editor and Proprietor.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

THE oldest ex-senators now are ST.
mon Cameron, of Pennsylvania, born
in 1893, James Bradbury, of Maine,
born IN 1905, Jefferson DAVIS, Of
Mississippi, born in 1908, and Ham
nibaI Hamlin, Of Maine, born in
1909
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

"THE Father of Six Monkeys or,
The Prophet of Penon," is the unique
name of popular play now running
in the City of Mexico.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

Nelson D. Bromleo, of Waterloo,
WIS.,, transferred $50, 900 worth of
property to Emily D. Arndt, a spir-
itualistic doctor, because the spirit
of his dead wife, through a medium,
told him to.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

Color blindness is twice as COM
mon among Quakers as 1T Is among
the rest of the community, owing to
their having dressed in drab for gem
erations, and thus disused the color
sense
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

Two young men OF Garden Plain,
Kansas, fought with slugshots in
church to determine which should es-
cort young woman to her holne.
One Of them had his skull fractured
and he died. The minister and his
wife suffered slight injuries.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

The slide trombone, the most per-
feet of brass musical instruments, is
the sackbut Of the ancients, and was
revived about 1870, after a model
found among the ruins Of Pompeli.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

1t is reported that Calera, Ala,
negro let rattlesnake bite him for .
present of so cents, and that q clay
pouItice on the wound and q heavy
dose of whisky with plug tobacco in
lt saved his life.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

We believe in free speech, but
think when aliens, like Johann Most,
who on account of bad character
have been denied citizenship in this
country, use the following language,
attributed to Most in his speech at
Cooper Union, IN New York, con-
cerning the condemned anarchists,
it IS time to suppress them:
"Friends and anarchists, IS it un-
lawful to have free speech in this
country2 What are those men guilty
guilty of? Are they thieves or MUIR
derers? [Cries of no, no. They
fought against the numbering police
and robbing capitalists. Seven po-
Iicemen were killed, and they want
seven of our brothers lives, q life
for life. You cannot allow that
hanging to take place. Arm your
selves, and for every drop Of blood
that is shed from our friends let it
cost human life. I am not alone
an anarchist, but q revolutionist.
The capitalists shall be the first to
suffer. No one shall escape his just
dues. The twelve jurors and detec-
tive spies will not sleep very soundly
at present. Let them beware with
yells and cheers from the crowd-the
time is approaching when We win be
forced to use firearms. 1t must
come, so be prepared. Bedlam
cheers. I warn them not to take
the lives of our martyrs in Chicago.
1 demand that they be set free. Let
there be social revolution
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

BooDLER McGARIGLE, of Chicago,
like Boodler Maloney, of New York,
is improving his leisure by visiting
the most interesting places in Cam
ada
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

A coAcHMAN in London, unable to
restrain his wrath at seeing man
maltreat and finally use his feet up
on a prettily dressed child, that cried
piteously the while, knocked the
man down and rescued the little ur-
chin, winch proved to be a .'dum-
N.Y." The man was ventriIoquest.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06
A Rig rent roll does M

A BIG rent roll does not necessa.
rily indicate q big income. In an as
signment sale in Xenia, Ohio, S12 ,OOC
worth of notes for small amounts
given by tenants in the past few
years for rent due, were offered fcl
sale, and the entire bunch was knock
ed down to . speculator for $50.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

"THE Son of the Five Clawed
Green Mountain Dragon" Chinese
astrologist, or "face Observer" as
the Chinese call him, is holding forth
in New York.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

THE postmaster at Cleveland, Ca,
is 80 years old, but performs the few
duties of his Office more efficiently
than half the present force of postal
officials.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

A PROVIDENCE, r. L, undertaken,
whose wife died lately. embalmed
the body with fluid of his own manu-
facture, and so successfully did it
work that he has placed the body on
exhibition.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

AN ingenious Boston man has in-
vented a missile to throw at umpires,
which can be furnished by the ush-
ers in any quantity at small cost.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

SLY dog owners of Lansing, Mich,
ornament their cannes with beer
checks, baggage checks, old medals,
etc., instead of regular paid license
checks.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

LONDON has great problem. 1t
has 1900, 900 people unable to get
into place of worship. In Central
London, with 200, 900, there is on
Iy accommodation for 600, 900.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

GEORGIA is again coming to ths
front. She has discovered ''a well
producing water that is an effective
hair dye.''
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

EX-SENATOR FERRY, Of Michigan,
who failed in 1882 for $1,000, 900,
has since worked hard and paid off
81, POO, 900 of his debts.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

EURorE has 337, ,O00, 900 people,
according to the report prepared for
the International Statistical Con-
press
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

Rev. T. S. S1MRALL is in vandalia
this week assisting Rev. G. ]. Heis-
kell, of the Presbyterian church in
series Of religious meetings.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

4 DEADwooD judge ordered jury
fed on bread and water until q YER
dict could be agreed on.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

The governor of South Carolina
performed the marriage ceremony
recently at Columbia for an eloping
couple.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

A LocKPoRr, N. u. man has IN
vented match that will light in the
wind.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

A ROOSTER that will crow when
commanded to do so by ITS owner,
amuses the people of Carpenters
vile, n. j.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

SIXTEEN New Workers, with an ag-
gregate weight of 1851 pounds, sat
down to q cIambake breakfast at
NorwaIk, Conn.,, recently.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

PHIL ATEouR, the great pork king,
pays his doctor Sl0,o year to
keep him well.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

THIRrr million cucpmbers for pick
les are raised near Fredericksburg,
Va.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

Dr. a new process a thousand
shades of color can be printed at
once.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06
NUMBER 81.

A LOCAL OPTION election is set in
Madison county for Oct. 29th.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

THE merchants of Cincinnati, are
all tern up over the application of a
bootblack for membership in their
chamber of commerce.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

q overnor- John S. BIarmaduke, of st Louis.
Lieut.-Governor-AIbert p. Moreehouse, Of Nodaway.
Attorney- -Genera1-Banton G. Boone, of Henry.
Secretary of Sfate--M. K McGrath, Of ST. Louis.
State Auditor-Jno. Walker, Of Howard.
State Treasurer-Phil. L. Chappell, Of Cole.
SuDt Public SehsoIs--W. S. Coleman, OF Saline.
Segister of LAnds-Robt. Mccullough. Of Cooper.
Congressman (tisl DistrictJ. b. Hale, If Carroll
state senator fthis) eth District-W. Halliburton.
Judge tthisl Ilth Judicial Cii cutie. D. Burgess.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06
Benevolent and literary.

LEvfEsvILLE BIBRARY-E. b. Kellogg, Librarian
sDpen from 70 12 \. NJ and from 2. TO p. m
WaHaEx LQDgR No. "a, 4. +. and A. M.-John
ChiTers, Master; d. N. Anderson, Secretary. Regu-
ar meetings Saturday evening preceding full moon.
CHAEIToS Lopez, No. l77. A. o. q. Vino.
d. Butler, NJ. W.; r. II. Tlsdale Recorder Regular
meetings Cd and 9Th Tuesday evening At O'Clock.
CHARIToN Co. NJ MEDIcAL SooTETY.-Meets tn Fourth
Thursday IN each month at Salisbury.
SeLEcfs KNIGHTS, A. o. u W.-Meets I'd and 4th
Friday 1ings In each mouth. J. ]. Moore, s. O.
b. n. ffsda.e, n.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

A GIFT.-Go to Martin & Apple
gate druggists, Keytesville, and get
bottle FREE of the Great South
American Nervine Tonic and Stom-
ach and Liver cure. 1t is by all
odds the most powerful and astonish
ing cure for disease, all forms of
weakness and failing health ever i'm
ported into North America. This
cures when everything else fails.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

TIE pay of circus clowns ranges
from $50 to $50 week.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06
READ TESTIMONIAL BELOW

Ed. J. Brown, druggist, of Edna,
No., writes: "My health had been
very poor for years, 1 only weighed
110 pounds when 1 commenced using
"Neryine Tonic" nave used two
bottles and now weigh 130 pounds,
and am much stronger and better
than he has been for years. Ny
customers see what it has done for
me and buy il eagerly. 1t gives
great satisfaction. 6-1-y
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06

a JACKSON, Mo-, dog was seen the
other day catching frogs.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06
County 0mcers.
Religious.

MRrHoDIsT CHURcn (Senth)-Rev. W. +. Bell
pastor. Services first and third Sabbaths morning
and evening OF each month"; SABBATH school ever Sab
ba th morning at o'clock.
PREsBYTkRIAN OHURcH-Prearhing first and third
Sabbatbs. morning and evening. Rev. 7. s. Simrall
pastor. Sabbath school every Sabbath morning at
O'Clock.
FIRST BAPrIsTOMURcH-Rev. w. II. Keltner pastor.
Services second and fourth Sundays of each ncnth.
A. IL. q. CHuRcH-Rev- - Hamilton pastor.
Services second and fourth SabbathB eaLh month
morning and evening. Sabbath school every Sabbath
it D. m.
BAPfIsT OHURcH (colored)-Bev. B. Guthrie, pastor
preaching second Sabbath in each m'nth, morning
and evening sabbath school every Sabbath at p.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-10-06
GENERAL DIRECTORY.
The Wabash NasIerl Railway Co
conrra

CfncUfr rCouRT-RegnIarsern held the arst
M0Hday In April and third Monday in October.
Pa0BarE coURr-Re Regular terms ars held the Second
Mondays OF February, May, August and November
OOuNrT CaURT-Regular terms held the mrs
Mondays In February. May, August and November.
The Press., 1887-11-24
TOLLAN Ds
FROM ssRETsEL."l

Turkeys are roasting high this fall, at least it is supposed they are, as they are rather scarce in this vicinity, but then Thanksgiving will be enjoyed "allle samee," and turkeys will grace many ta- bles as usual, and many family reunions will be held.
 MT. l.. R. Ladd has bought the place owned by Fining, formerly occupied by 0. Whiton.
 The recently repaired ''street" does not make pleasant travelling as it would had it been done in the earlier part of the season. All the improvements intended have not been made, one, a cross walk from the County Hotel to J. P. Roots store, has not been laid, and it is a bad place for people to cross on foot in rainy weather unless protected by rubber boots, and then there is danger of losing them off. To make good road is quite an art-like running newspaper almost-every one knows how, but let lem try it, and they may realize the difficulties.
 -Dr. Sumner T. Smith, for 20 years a practicing physician in Alsted, N. H., pur. poses to take up his residence in Holland, taking Dr. Clark's place, who expects to move away in few months. Dr. Smith was 8 member and ex- president of the Conn. Valley Medical association, and has letters from members of the profes. sion and other prominent gentlemen in that section strongly recommending his skill as physician and character as neighbol and citizen. He boards and has his office with Dr. Clark. -. ....-,., .....
The Press., 1887-11-24
COVENTRY.
SOUTH COVENTRY.
A S PARKER Local Editor and Business Manager nf Coventry Local Register.

s 1 A s. PARKER. Local Editor and Business Manager of Coventry Local Register. It is pleasing to the patrons of An dover creamery to know that there is 8 ready sale for all butter made, and calls for more than can be supplied. We un- derstand that cream producers on South street have ready sale for all their slammed milk at 3 cts. per quart.
 There is to be a service at 10.45 8. m. in the Congregational church on Thanks giving day, 4z.s 4..l5. e.s 5..l
 Henry Squires had five rabbits and perhaps twenty-five partridges hung out on his house Sunday. < # se-
 The ladies of the Congregational church are making preparations for fair to be held some time before Christmas.
 Mrs. Fitzgerald gave an address to the children in the Congregational church Sunday at D. m., to the ladies immedi- atelv afterwards, and addressed union meeting at the NJ. E church in the even- ing. +.y --,
 Miss Louisa Lord expects to start for Canon City, Colorado, next week, to visit her niece, Mrs. Horace Lee The report has reached town that the wife of Rev. F. D. Jenkins, Williamsburg, Ky, is i'll of typhoid fever. t+-.
 A missionary meeting was held at Dr. E. P. Flint's last week Wednesday p. m. r Meetings will be held at the M. B. church every night next week. The sub iect of the pastors sermon next Sabbath will be the Danger of losing the Crown 7
 Rev. J. Pearce and wife will spend Thanksgiving at her fathers in Union. (Last weeks delayed correspondence]
 Those who go over the road in Mans field from the river toward Willimantic say that c. w. More deserves praise fol the Improvements
 The K. of l.. have ball at Franklin hall Thanksgiving eve, 23d. | HI, F. Dimock was in town last Satur. day.
 The addition to Bottoms silk mill is up and covered.
 Show enough ''to track cat" last Fri day, and those who wish to know how many storms there are to be this winter ''must add the day of the week, day oi month and moon."
The Press., 1887-11-24
UNION MASHAPAUG,
CORRESPONDENCE

A0OhhESFONDENCE J
 Services were held as usual at the M. E. church, Mashapaug, last Sabbath, sev- eral of it's faithful members coming dis tance of 5 miles through the storm. The children's Sabbath school concert, under the able management of Miss Lizzie Cham berlain, was postponed till next Sabbath, 27th. Let us all try and be present to profit our souls and to encourage the little ones in their efforts. D.
 On account of stormy weather the Sabbath school concert was postponed un- til next Sunday. A general invitation is extended to all.
 Richmond Young has killed hog 1e months old that weighed sos pounds, the largest one killed in this place for mum. Der of years. -.e.
 The water is being drawn out of the village pond, to enable the Globe Village Co. to repair the dam at the road in this place. #I
The Press., 1887-11-24

A recent paragraph in this paper fore shadowed what the Christmas Harper's Monthly aVas to De. The number that is fulflls every promise. Carleton's new H. lustrated poem, Howells new. illustrated farce, beside other stories, illustrated and plain, make up number that has achieved the seeming impossibility of excelling all former issues of the same publications. All of Harper's periodicals do honor to the holidays. See the advertisement in anoth. CT column for terms of each, and for plans for 1888. Al.
The Press., 1887-11-24

Yonkers Statesman: ''Don't marry a wo man who knows more than you," says an ex change. But some men we have met would have dusty old hunt if they undertook tht contract of discovering woman who know less than they know.
The Press., 1887-11-24

The revised statutes, which go into effect Jan 1, 1888, will be ready for publication Dec. 15. An edition of 3, ,000 volumes vii be issued at the start. The proofs have all been read and the work is being cleo trotyped as fast as possible. The index is now being prepared.